2027 Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship
Job Description
2027 Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship
Applications open on October 1, 2026, for the 2027–2029 Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship. The scholarship supports full-time postgraduate study in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action.
The programme combines academic study, professional preparation and international mobility for students seeking advanced training in humanitarian action and international cooperation.
About Network on Humanitarian Action AISBL (NOHA)
The Network on Humanitarian Action AISBL is an international association of universities focused on strengthening professionalism in the humanitarian sector through education, training, research, publications and collaborative projects.
NOHA includes nine European universities and 11 global partner universities, supported by more than 150 professors and lecturers. Its network has produced more than 3,500 graduates working in humanitarian relief and international cooperation worldwide.
About The International Humanitarian Action Master’s Programme
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action is a two-year, four-semester postgraduate programme worth 120 ECTS credits. It is delivered through a consortium of European universities, with support from partner universities and humanitarian organisations around the world.
The programme was established in 1993 with support from the European Commission and has continued as an Erasmus Mundus programme. Students follow a structured learning path that combines foundational study, specialisation, contextual learning and independent research.
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Duration: Two years
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Structure: Four semesters
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Academic value: 120 ECTS credits
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Study format: Full-time, on-campus postgraduate study
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Mobility: International study across consortium universities
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Teaching languages: English, French or Spanish, depending on the student’s home and host university
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Cohort: 2027–2029
Programme Periods
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Introductory Period: Students begin with an intensive introductory phase designed to establish a shared basis for the programme.
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Foundation Period: The first semester takes place at the student’s home university and provides the academic and conceptual foundation for humanitarian action.
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Specialisation Period: During the second semester, students move to a host university to pursue professional and academic specialisations.
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Contextualisation Period: The third semester focuses on contextual or regional learning and may include mobility or regional training options within the NOHA structure.
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Research Period: The fourth semester is completed at the home university and is dedicated to research and completion of the Master’s requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is awarded to full-time students and covers the full duration of the Master’s programme.
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A scholarship contribution of €1,400 per month
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Support for up to 24 months
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Contribution towards travel costs
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Contribution towards visa costs
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Contribution towards installation costs
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Contribution towards subsistence costs
The scholarship contribution over the maximum 24-month period is calculated at up to €33,600, subject to the programme’s stated scholarship conditions and duration of support.
Eligibility & Requirements
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Applicants must be applying for full-time study in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action.
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Applicants must have graduated before the Erasmus Mundus scholarship application deadline of December 15, 2026.
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Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship are not eligible for an additional scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s action.
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Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Master Course or Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible for an additional scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s action.
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Applicants must be prepared to study through the programme’s international mobility structure across the participating universities.
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Applicants should be prepared for instruction in English, French or Spanish, depending on the home and host university assigned within the programme.
Study Locations
The programme is delivered through participating universities in France, Malta, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Poland and Sweden. Students’ home and host university arrangements determine the location and language of particular study periods.
Application Information
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Application opens: October 1, 2026
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Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline: December 15, 2026
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Application email: nohamasters@deusto.es
Requirements
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Applicants must be applying for full-time study in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action.
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Applicants must have graduated before the Erasmus Mundus scholarship application deadline of December 15, 2026.
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Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship are not eligible for an additional scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s action.
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Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Master Course or Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible for an additional scholarship under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s action.
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Applicants must be prepared to study through the programme’s international mobility structure across the participating universities.
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Applicants should be prepared for instruction in English, French or Spanish, depending on the home and host university assigned within the programme.
Study Locations
The programme is delivered through participating universities in France, Malta, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Poland and Sweden. Students’ home and host university arrangements determine the location and language of particular study periods.
Application Information
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Application opens: October 1, 2026
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Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline: December 15, 2026
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Application email: nohamasters@deusto.es